Synonyms for

Terrorizing

Verb / ˈterɜ:ˌaɪzɪŋ / Another word for terrorizing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To cause extreme fear or anxiety in someone.

Synonyms & similar words

terrify terrorize terrorise intimidating threatening frightening scaring daunting bullying harassing menacing tormenting persecuting oppressing terrorising plaguing haunting harrowing agonizing bedeviling bedevilling besieging vexing

Example sentences

  1. The robber was terrorizing the neighborhood with his gun.
  2. The storm was so severe that it was terrorizing the town.
  3. The bully was terrorizing the younger kids at school.
  4. The haunted house was terrorizing the visitors with its scary decorations.
  5. The dictator was terrorizing his own people with his oppressive regime.

Quotes

  • Nothing is so oppressive as a terrorizing consciousness of the formidable. - Charles Dickens
  • The essence of tyranny is the denial of complexity. - Jacob Bronowski
  • The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. - Franklin D. Roosevelt

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